I.
The unique ‘Daakroom’ carnival was conceptualised by the Ministry of Culture to re-introduce children and larger audiences to letter writing in innovative, creative, and engaging ways. It also hosted competitions and workshops around writing and post. Explain the idea in your own words.
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Paraphrase the information. Do not copy every phrase from the prompt.
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Daakroom is a creative carnival that revives letter writing for children and wider audiences. It uses competitions, workshops and activities connected with post to give people a digital detox and remind them of the personal value of handwritten communication.
II.
Study postage stamps and find information about stamps in categories such as personalities, celebrations, centenaries, nature and heritage. Prepare a class board titled “Philately - Upholding Our Heritage”.
How to answer:
Organise the board by category. Each stamp needs identity plus significance.
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Sample class-board plan
Personalities:
scientist, freedom fighter, musician or sportsperson stamps.
Celebrations:
national events and festivals.
Centenaries:
birth anniversaries or institutional milestones.
Nature:
animals, birds, flowers or forests.
Heritage:
monuments, dance forms, music and crafts. Each stamp card should include the name, category, year, significance and one visual detail.
III.
In the past, telegram was a mode of fast communication, commonly used to quickly send short and specific messages such as greetings and condolences. Its pricing structure was based on the number of words to be transmitted, and therefore, needed to be precise. Write a short sample telegram message.
How to answer:
Use short phrases and avoid unnecessary words. Telegrams prioritise clarity and economy.
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Sample telegram-style message
DEEPAK UNCLE PASSED AWAY STOP REACH JAIPUR TOMORROW MORNING STOP INFORM FAMILY STOP
This is brief, precise and direct because telegrams were charged according to word count.
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